Stories from Wednesday, June 26, 2019

“Seussical Jr.” is an adaptation of the musical “Seussical” written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and made to be put on the stage by children. It weaves the familiar stories of “Horton Hears a Who” and “Horton Hatches an Egg” into one heartwarming tale of an elephant who is faithful, 100 percent. ...

Brenton Thomas Handly, 29, Nevada, Mo., passed away June 21, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident. Brenton was born May 30, 1990 in Nevada, Mo., to Max Handly and Terry (Handly) Jones. Brenton was raised in Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School in 2008. He was employed by Niece Products of Fort Scott as a painter, a job he loved. Brenton enjoyed working on cars, being outdoors and hunting mushrooms...

Jerry Lee Brendlinger, 75, Milo, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home in Milo following a long battle with cancer. Jerry was born Dec. 23, 1943, in Aurora, Mo., to Junior Otis and Dorotha Jean (Kenyon) Brendlinger. He was united in marriage to Debra Lynn Scott on March 18, 1977, in Miami, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Joanne Duncan, 72, El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, following a lengthy illness. Joanne was born Jan. 14, 1947, in Webb City, Mo., to Joseph and Annie Mae (Crider) Hall. She was married to Everett Andrew Duncan and he preceded her in death in 2001...

Otto "Chris" Heumader, 89, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away at his home Sunday, June 23, 2019. Chris was born Jan. 9, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Otto and Evelyn (Leslie) Heumader. He served his country during the Korean Conflict as a mechanic and prop specialist. He was in the Army Air Corp, which changed to the United States Air Force during his time in service. He was honorably discharged May 10, 1952...